What happened
During a nighttime landing operation, an airplane attempted to touch down on the runway but landed approximately 28 feet short of the designated threshold. Upon impact with the ground prior to reaching the runway surface, the landing gear collapsed under the stress of the hard touchdown. The aircraft then slid forward onto the paved surface, coming to rest after traveling along the runway.
Post-accident examination revealed propeller strikes in the area where the gear had failed, indicating significant contact between the rotating blades and the ground during the collapse sequence. Following the crash, the aircraft was abandoned at the site. The pilot was not located at the scene or in the immediate vicinity of the wreckage.
Subsequent inquiries by the owner revealed that the airplane had been reported stolen prior to the incident. The circumstances suggest the flight was unauthorized, and the disappearance of the pilot remains a critical concern for authorities.